Opportunity to Relocate: Gold Coast or Melbourne

OzCheapo on 30/10/2020 - 22:22
Last edited 31/10/2020 - 04:28 by 1 other user

Hiya my favorite community! I'm in a position to relocate from the Sunshine Coast to either the Gold Coast or Melbourne.

For reference, I'm a single bachelor who wants to put myself outside my comfort zone and in an entirely new arena. Work allows me to be remote which I am going to take full advantage of 😁.

Most important thing is to experience different cultures and different pressures if that makes sense? All the while growing my social network. I enjoy travel eg to the country, am a foodie for exotic foods and am partial to a good bargain. Not really looking to be tied down in a serious relationship but with the right lady who knows?

I like challenges so if there's a lot of smarter people around me, it gets me hard at night to be sharper. Going to be politically incorrect but if there are physically fit people around me, the better it is. Ideal place will have a clash of upper and lower social classes so I can keep the motivation while also remaining humble and perhaps contribute towards the community.

I'm hoping the community has people who know both places and could point me in the right direction where to live based on my goals.

COVID aside at least.

Education & Work

Comments

  • leighjames on 30/10/2020 - 22:30
    -6

    Where are you based at the moment?

    • kerfuffle on 30/10/2020 - 22:41
      +7

      Clearly can't read or just lazy.

  • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 30/10/2020 - 22:44
    +3

    Melbourne.

  • Masterpupil on 30/10/2020 - 22:45
    +2

    If you are single with no commitments, and have lived in QLD, then why not try Melbourne? Worst case scenario, you don't like it and move back. Once you have children etc, you cannot do these things easily, so do it now.

    Melbourne is probably more expensive to live in than Gold Coast, but that would probably be margin for a single person who would be satisfied to live in a smaller living space or sharehouse with others.

    • OzCheapo on 31/10/2020 - 13:15

      Only reason against Melbourne (and hence GC) at the moment is the difficulty to visit family in QLD if an urgent situation ariss.

      I'm hopeful for a speedy opening of the border though so there's less worry for quarantine.

  • Mechz on 30/10/2020 - 22:57
    +2

    I've lived in SC and Brisbane, now in Melbourne. Don't think I'll ever leave and I don't have any family here except my wife who I met here and also has no family here. We probably won't leave until we retire in Mexico.

  • Halo375 on 30/10/2020 - 22:57

    How important is outdoor activity to you? Is weather going to be a factor? What’s your next job going to look like, where will you raise a family, where are your friends? Are you interested in AFL or League?

    There’s so much to consider we cannot make a recommendation like this for you. Visit both places for a week when you can and you decide.

  • fossilfuel on 30/10/2020 - 23:10
    +4

    if there's a lot of smarter people around me, it gets me hard at night

    ( ͡☉ ͜ʖ ͡☉)

  • WreckTangle on 30/10/2020 - 23:16
    +3

    Have lived in both. Melbourne.

  • denbay on 30/10/2020 - 23:34

    Perth

  • Cave Fire on 30/10/2020 - 23:41

    Melbourne… Gold Coast is smaller than Brisbane. If you're a bargain hunter, things are rarely cheaper here than Brisbane for example. One plus is things like the hinterland, the ocean and beach lifestyle (if you are close to the main areas). Melbourne has those nature areas, just more of a drive from what I've seen,

    • OzCheapo on 31/10/2020 - 13:24

      I visited briefly before the COVID pandemic and missed out on a few places namely Ballarat and Castlemaine.

      Definitely agree that the Gold Coast is smaller than Brisbane. Gold Coast is probably to be there for family and friends.

      Melbourne is a new place, environment and adventure. Not going to lie, Crowded House sold me with four seasons in one day.

      Brisbane is a great place no doubt but I want to spend some time in a different place with different culture before settling down. Sydney I love and have been there, but it is a it's too packed in the city. Melbourne might be, but its seductive, at least from where I've visited (Coburg - Pentridge specifically, Southbank and South Yarra)

  • Muzeeb on 30/10/2020 - 23:45
    +2

    clash of upper and lower social classes

    Melbourne. Footscray to be exact.

    • OzCheapo on 31/10/2020 - 13:24

      I'll note to look for some places in Footscray :)

  • ShannonN on 31/10/2020 - 03:12
    -6

    Goldie if you can stand and afford the party lifestyle melb if you want covid and a population that refuses to be told stay at home and don't infect others

  • EightImmortals on 31/10/2020 - 07:23

    Yeah Melbourne

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgxXSfto6Vo

    :)

  • DonZarrar on 31/10/2020 - 07:48

    East or West, Sydney is the best.

    • Ghost47 on 31/10/2020 - 12:05
      -1

      Horrible roads, most toll roads in the country, most expensive city, bad drivers, same sunny weather all the time, no.

      OP didn’t even consider it as a choice, smart move on their part.

      • OzCheapo on 31/10/2020 - 13:26
        +1

        You have a great point with the tolls. It's a nightmare if you have to commute to/from the city.

        Only reason I didn't consider it is because I've visited Ghost47 :) but I'll take the credit.

  • nomoneynoproblems on 31/10/2020 - 09:24

    Everyone is jacked in GC. Gym scene there seems to on another level for some reason.

    • OzCheapo on 31/10/2020 - 13:27

      Agreed at least in Surfers/Broadbeach. If you're surrounded by jacked people, there's peer pressure to conform and being active and fit is something that aligns with my short to medium term goals.

    • 1st-Amendment on 18/11/2020 - 13:44

      GC seems to filled with unemployed young people addicted to Instagram, hence all the muscle dudes and botox/silicone bimbos everywhere. That's fine if that's your thing, but I'd be opting for somewhere with a little more substance

  • John Kimble on 31/10/2020 - 09:49

    Melbourne.

    I like challenges so if there's a lot of smarter people around me, it gets me hard at night to be sharper.

    That escalated quickly. 😳

  • netjock on 31/10/2020 - 09:54

    For reference, I'm a single bachelor who wants to put myself outside my comfort zone and in an entirely new arena. Work allows me to be remote which I am going to take full advantage of

    If you are allowed to work remotely you can live anywhere. Why just GC or Melbourne. Move to Bali when things open up or Thailand. Long as it is in a similar timezone. Even better if you can wake up early do AEST hours and then be able to get out and enjoy the local afternoon at 3pm in the tropics and cost of living is cheap. Just my 2c.

    • OzCheapo on 31/10/2020 - 13:40

      It's more of a border travel issue. If there wasn't COVID, I'd consider USA or Canada.

      Bali is a great place for a holiday from what I've heard and is inexpensive but not high on the bucket list. Would definitely visit Thailand but I'm waiting for the protests against the King to end. Aside from that and call me a racist but I like Australian women.

      That and right now I'm looking to be surrounded by competitive people as a whole instead of people who are looking for a holiday. Everyday is a struggle for the future and forgive the naivety but that's the Australian spirit, not going to throw away this challenge/opportunity for cheap Tiger beer.

  • crawling on 31/10/2020 - 10:34

    On a similar theme… Ode to Melbourne

  • Ghost47 on 31/10/2020 - 12:04

    Easily Melbourne. It’ll be a lot colder than you’re used to though.

  • the Unforgiven on 31/10/2020 - 12:21

    I grew up in Melbourne and I couldn't wait to run away from there

    • OzCheapo on 31/10/2020 - 13:31

      Why's that?

      • the Unforgiven on 31/10/2020 - 16:34

        the family, the people (they may have changed from 3 decades ago),
        the ex, the son whom I was not allowed to see (he was to a thing after the ex),
        I went to the bush for a weekend away & I liked it that much I went back for 3 decades :p

        p.s. is that Leigh Matthews?

  • par3000 on 31/10/2020 - 12:27

    Sunshine Coast to Gold Coast doesn't seem like it would much of a change.

    Melbourne for the culture shock, but be sure to arrive in the summer [winter might turn you right off].

    Good luck.

  • gyrex on 31/10/2020 - 12:34

    I'm going to throw you a curve ball here. If you've got choices, why not consider Perth? I live on the Sunshine Coast and I've lived in Melbourne & Sydney - apart from the historical value, it's a horrible city to live in. Perth has sensational weather, is absolutely beautiful, lovely people, beautiful beaches and is more affordable than Melbourne.

    • OzCheapo on 31/10/2020 - 13:48
      +1

      G'day gyrex - definitely great people in Perth and from the premier's popularity, you strike me as generally sensible. Melbourne is more expensive, but not out of reach more expensive. It's more, a challenge where I need to work my butt off to thrive instead of meh just live.

      At this stage looking to stay for 6 - 12 months in GC/Melbourne but if the border restrictions relax further, will take weekend stays. That said, Perth sounds like a great place to raise a family though.

  • dentani on 17/11/2020 - 10:05

    I moved from Brisbane to Melbourne a few years ago.

    Melbourne pros:
    - Lots of job opportunities and better pay (you have a job so maybe not relevant)
    - CBD is fun and lots to do
    - Shopping is much better
    - Food is amazing everywhere you go

    Cons:
    - Weather is terrible about 9 months of the year (I guess this would be a pro if you don't like QLD weather)
    - House prices are a lot higher (although rent about the same)
    - Not much to do outdoor compared to SE QLD, beaches are average although it's usually too cold for them anyway

    • OzCheapo on 17/11/2020 - 14:51
      +1

      Hey mate, appreciate this. Moving to Melbourne at the end of month thanks to OzB recommendations

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